The 2012 Euro Cup of

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was a

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tournament held in

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(

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) on September 22, 2012, with 16 national men's teams and two women's teams. The men's tournament was won by

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who defeated

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in the Grand Final by 1 point to claim its second

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Championship. Denmark's Aksel Bang was named Player of the Tournament and was the Leading Goal Kicker.

Venue

Matches were played at Peffermill Fields at the

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in Edinburgh.

Teams

Pools round

William Wallace Group

Andy Murray Group

Chris Hoy Group

Sean Connery Group

Euro Cup Finals

Grand final

Ranking Matches

Bowl Finals

Plate Finals

Women's Match

Final standings

1. Ireland (EU Cup Winners)
2. Denmark (EU Cup Runners Up)
3. England (EU Cup 3rd Place Winners)
4. Italy
5. Croatia
6. Germany
7. Sweden
8. Finland
9. France (Bowl Winners)
10. Spain
11. Scotland
12. Wales
13. Norway (Plate Winners)
14. Iceland
15. Czech Republic
16. Austria

References

External links

Official site of the 2012 EU Cup
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